In a midterm expected to produce big gains for the GOP nationally, Republicans down ballot in Charlotte mostly came up short on election night Nov. 8. Winning an election as a Republican in Mecklenburg County is a tall order, with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans by a wide margin. For the congressional races comprising Mecklenburg County
A bipartisan bill introduced by two North Carolina members of Congress would let states apply federal COVID relief money to affordable housing efforts.
Guilford County Schools Leader Under Consideration For Education Secretary by Keri Brown (FILE) Superintendent of Guilford County Schools Dr. Sharon Contreras. KERI BROWN/WFDD
Several North Carolina educators are being considered for the next U.S. Education Secretary. One of them is Guilford County Schools Superintendent Sharon Contreras.
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce his pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education in the coming days. Dr. Sharon Contreras has been mentioned among other education leaders across the country. She’s served as superintendent of Guilford County Schools since 2016.
A district spokesperson says at this point, it’s premature to comment because Contreras hasn’t officially been contacted by the Biden transition team for the nomination. She says she’s honored to have her name mentioned by civil rights and education leaders in the press.